Job summary
Crown House Surgery is seeking experienced and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioners. This role is ARRS funded and offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, modern environment where your clinical skills and professional development are valued.
About the RoleThe successful candidate will:
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Work autonomously within your professional scope of practice.
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Manage minor illnesses and chronic disease exacerbations (e.g. COPD, heart failure)
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Provide same-day patient assessments for acute and semi-acute conditions
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Conduct up to two home visits per day as required.
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Contribute to the smooth daily running of the practice, supporting our commitment to high-quality patient care.
About YouYou will be:
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A qualified and registered ACP with a relevant professional body.
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Experienced in primary care or similar settings.
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Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Enthusiastic, organised, and patient-focused
Our TeamYou'll be joining a practice with a well-established multidisciplinary team, including:
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An experienced nursing team with chronic disease and treatment room expertise
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Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and a Social Prescriber
What We Offer
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A supportive and welcoming team environment
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Modern, well-equipped facilities
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Ongoing professional development opportunities
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Free on-site staff parking
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30 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
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Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
Main duties of the job
Job
responsibilities
Registered with HCPC or NMC with Advanced Clinical Practice.
Independent Prescriber.
Previous experience working in
general practice/primary care is essential.
Undertake full clinical assessment
and prescribe autonomously.
Able to manage acute and chronic
conditions, conduct assessments, and make referrals as appropriate.
Manage undifferentiated undiagnosed
condition and identify red flags and underlying serious pathology and take
appropriate action.
Makes critical clinical judgements to
satisfy the expectations and demands of the job e.g., first contact with
patients presenting acutely and manages care in the presence and absence of
protocols.
Makes decisions where appropriate
without recourse to others e.g. direct referral of patients to hospital
consultants without prior reference to other medical colleagues.
Use complex decision making to inform
the diagnosis, investigation, complete management of episodes of care within a
broad scope of practice.
Actively take a personalised care
approach and population centred care approach to enable shared decision making
with the presenting person.
Excellent communication and teamwork
skills.
Committed to delivering high
standards of patient care.
About us
Crown House Surgery is a well established, forwarded thinking & supportive GP partnership of 7 GPs, made up of a friendly team providing care to over 11,600 patients.
The practice is part of Retford & Villages PCN, the roles are PCN employed via Fidelium Health (FHL), the positions are fully embedded, and HR Management will be at Crown House Surgery. Your contract of employment will align with the policies and procedures of this practice.
We are committed to delivering high quality care with a focus on continuity. We operate a usual doctor system, however our expectation is for the wider clinical workforce and usual doctor to offer continuity of care with a team level approach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Registered
with HCPC or NMC with Advance Clinical Practice.
Independent Prescriber.
Previous experience working in
general practice/primary care is essential.
Undertake full clinical assessment
and prescribe autonomously
Able to manage acute and chronic
conditions, conduct assessments, and make referrals as appropriate.
Manage undifferentiated undiagnosed
condition and identify red flags and underlying serious pathology and take
appropriate action.
Makes critical clinical judgements to
satisfy the expectations and demands of the job e.g., first contact with
patients presenting acutely and manages care in the presence and absence of
protocols.
Makes decisions where appropriate
without recourse to others e.g. direct referral of patients to hospital
consultants without prior reference to other medical colleagues.
Use complex decision making to inform
the diagnosis, investigation, complete management of episodes of care within a
broad scope of practice.
Actively take a personalised care
approach and population centred care approach to enable shared decision making
with the presenting person.
Excellent communication and teamwork
skills.
Committed to delivering high
standards of patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Registered
with HCPC or NMC with Advance Clinical Practice.
Independent Prescriber.
Previous experience working in
general practice/primary care is essential.
Undertake full clinical assessment
and prescribe autonomously
Able to manage acute and chronic
conditions, conduct assessments, and make referrals as appropriate.
Manage undifferentiated undiagnosed
condition and identify red flags and underlying serious pathology and take
appropriate action.
Makes critical clinical judgements to
satisfy the expectations and demands of the job e.g., first contact with
patients presenting acutely and manages care in the presence and absence of
protocols.
Makes decisions where appropriate
without recourse to others e.g. direct referral of patients to hospital
consultants without prior reference to other medical colleagues.
Use complex decision making to inform
the diagnosis, investigation, complete management of episodes of care within a
broad scope of practice.
Actively take a personalised care
approach and population centred care approach to enable shared decision making
with the presenting person.
Excellent communication and teamwork
skills.
Committed to delivering high
standards of patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) or Advanced Physical Assessment & Consultation Skills (APACS) & minor illness modules
- Masters degree or equivalent in Advanced Clinical Practice with digital badge
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Good clinical IT system knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Has previously worked in a primary are setting or a Primary Care Network
- Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities.
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
- Full UK driving licence & access to a car for home visits
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) or Advanced Physical Assessment & Consultation Skills (APACS) & minor illness modules
- Masters degree or equivalent in Advanced Clinical Practice with digital badge
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Good clinical IT system knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Has previously worked in a primary are setting or a Primary Care Network
- Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities.
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
- Full UK driving licence & access to a car for home visits
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
